Fish With Shiitakes


From todays ny times, spicy and perfect with a nice cold beer.

Steps


Heat oven to 175 degrees.
Place chicken stock in a wok or skillet , and bring to a simmer.
Cut fish into pieces about 3 inches square , place in stock , and simmer until just cooked , about 5 minutes.
Use spatula to transfer to heatproof platter , cover loosely with foil , and place in oven.
Drain and strain stock , and reserve.
Wipe out pan.
Heat peanut oil in pan.
Add garlic , ginger and scallions.
Saut briefly , and add mushrooms.
Saut until wilted.
Add soy sauce , vinegar and fish sauce.
Cook 30 seconds , then add reserved stock.
Bring to a simmer.
Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons cold water , and add , stirring.
Simmer until sauce has thickened.
Add sesame oil.
Transfer fish to serving dish , spoon mushroom sauce over , scatter with cilantro , and serve.

Ingredients


chicken stock, sea bass, peanut oil, garlic cloves, ginger, scallion, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, cilantro